LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels stormed back from an early eight-run deficit to rout the San Jose State Spartans 15-8 in a Mountain West Conference baseball game Saturday at Earl Wilson Stadium.

San Jose State scored all eight of its runs in a chaotic top of the first inning, capitalizing on multiple wild pitches. UNLV chipped away before erupting for nine runs in the eighth inning to seal the win. Marcos Rosales and Ayden Garcia each drove in three runs for UNLV, which tallied 15 hits.

UNLV starter Parker Dillhoff settled after the first, striking out 12 over 5 2/3 innings to earn the win. Alex Fernandes hit a two-run homer for the Spartans, who had 12 hits but stranded key runners.

With the victory, UNLV improved to 17-10 overall. San Jose State fell to 11-14.